How do I know if my supplement contains maltodextrin?Updated a month ago

Iodine mixed with water turns golden. If you combine iodine with starch, it turns blue. When you add iodine to bread, for example, it turns blue. Or, if you add a few drops of iodine to maltodextrin in water, the water will turn blue. My brand of electrolyte powder doesn’t contain any sugar or maltodextrin. However, when we look at a competitor’s electrolyte powder that also claims it doesn’t have sugar or maltodextrin, it turns blue when iodine is added.

Maltodextrin behaves like sugar, spiking insulin, but can be listed on a label as a carb rather than a sugar. On the glycemic index, table sugar is at 65, and glucose is at 100; maltodextrin is between 105 and 185. Maltodextrin is the most commonly used starch in supplements and other products. If a product contains less than 1 gram of maltodextrin per serving, the company doesn’t even have to state it. Maltodextrin can also be found in flavorings, energy gels, sports powders, and even baby formulas. It’s important to be aware that some so-called keto-friendly products can also contain maltodextrin.